Not the first time we ask and it won't be the last. The topic of this one is Base building. A lot of you have been requesting additional elements, especially since the last changes that had to be made. Now do keep in mind we will not be bringing back or putting in anything that makes the bases unraidable, that is not the point. But anything else, from new walls, decorations to something else like trap doors feel free to suggest. Submit your suggestions in the comments below!



Cheers all and till next time!

A bit different from the usual format as it was for us last week. And there is a good reason for that! So here is what's new with us. Starting last week we have started upgrading and switching to better infrastructure. It is a bigger undertaking and of course some issues arose, but it was something we expected and are working on them. This took most of our resources for the last week hence no regular dev update. But this is good news. As this means a step forward in our workflow, quality control and much more. It also has potential to resolve some of the issues but more on that later, when we test it properly and we are sure of it. Still wanted to keep you all informed.

Other than that here is what the rest of the team has been up to!

• Upgrading infrastructure.

• Working on distant LODs. (Yep still going on, we have a lot of them.)

• Working on the new trailer.
  
• Working on weapon skins.
  
• Working on morphs for armbands.
  
• Optimizations.
  
• Bugfixing.

• Bugfixing.
  
• Mixing new audio.

• Responding to player inquiries.
  
• Hunting and banning cheaters.
  
• Steam general discussion and bug reports.
  
• Testing of upcoming features.
  
• Various bug reports.

• Finishing the design of quests.
  
• Designing rewards for quest completion.
  
• Working on quest texts.

• Working on loot cooldown system.
  
• Working on a fix for runtime virtual textures.
  
• Working on a fix for the encounters, sentries and dropship.
  
• Working on an optimized NPC shooting system.
  
• Code reviews.
  
• Commit system migration.
  
• Working on the movement rework.
  
• Working on quest UI.
  
• Working on telemetry.
  
• Overall bugfixing.

• Working on distant LODs. (The entire team is still on it as there's a lot to improve here.)

• Working on the new trailer.
  
• Working on weapon skins.
  
• Working on morphs for armbands.
  
• Working on a new short pants clothing item.
  
• Optimizations.
  
• Bugfixing.

• Bugfixing.

• Responding to player inquiries.
  
• Hunting and banning cheaters.
  
• Steam general discussion and bug reports.
  
• Testing of upcoming features.
  
• Various bug reports.

• Finishing the design of quests.
  
• Designing rewards for quest completion.
  
• Working on quest texts.

• Working on loot cooldown system.
  
• Working on priority rendering issues.
  
• Code reviews.
  
• Commit system migration.
  
• Working on the movement rework.
  
• Working on dropship functionality.
  
• Bugfixing.
  
• Working on armed NPCs precision.
  
• Improving anti-cheat detection.
  
• Working on quest system.

• Working on distant LODs. (Yes all of them are on it)

• Working on the new trailer.
  
• Working on Quest assets.
  
• Working on foliage.
  
• Working on new textures.
  
• Resolving on new clothing.
  
• Optimizations.
  
• Bugfixing.

• Working on dropship audio design.

• Responding to player inquiries.
  
• Hunting and banning cheaters.
  
• Steam general discussion and bug reports.
  
• Testing of upcoming features.
  
• Various bug reports.

• Managing quest production.
  
• Working on quest data assets.

• Fixed the issue where magazine would be destroyed during reload animation causing a game crash.
  
• Fixed the issue where fortifications would sometimes cause a crash.
  
• Fixed the issue where #VisualizeVehicleTrajectory command could cause a crash.
  
• Fixed the issue where database would show errors regarding chest acquisition.
  
• Fixed the issue where throwing grenades in events could cause a client crash.
  
• Potential fix for the super loud nocturnal wildlife SFX.
  
• Fixed the issue where abandoned bunker armory lockers would not properly reset loot.

• Tweaked vehicle storage collision, giving them more wiggle room to fit in garages.
  
• Objects that are not affected by gravity can now be spawned with #spawnitem command +/-10m in regards of ground level.
  
• Key cards no longer spawn in abandoned bunker armory lockers.

• Resolving loot cooldown issues.
  
• Optimizing rendering.
  
• Code review.
  
• Bugfixing.
  
• Working on armed NPCs combat capabilities.
  
• Working on dropship system.
  
• Adjusting NPC precision.
  
• Working on questing system.
  
• Implementing quest UI.
  
• Working on movement rework.

• Setting up quest notice boards.
  
• Working on new roads.
  
• Finishing continental houses material.
  
• Tweaking POIs.
  
• Materials optimizations.
  
• Materials cleanup.
  
• Vertex painting coastal houses.
  
• Lighthouse rework.

• Working on the new trailer.
  
• Working on Quest assets.
  
• Working on foliage.
  
• Working on new textures.
  
• Resolving clothing morph issues.
  
• Optimizations.
  
• Bugfixing.
  
• Reworking weapon animations.
  
• Resolving issues with assets after folder switch.

• Bugfixing.
  
• Recording sessions.

• Responding to player inquiries.
  
• Hunting and banning cheaters.
  
• Steam general discussion and bug reports.
  
• Testing of upcoming features.
  
• Various bug reports.

• Managing quest production.
  
• Working on quest data assets.

• Bugfixing.
  
• Optimizing rendering.
  
• Working on movement rework.
  
• More bugfixing.
  
• Working on armed NPCs combat capabilites.
  
• Even more bugfixing.
  
• Working on questing system.
  
• Implementing quest UI.
  
• You would not believe it, but even more bugfixing.

• Working on landscape textures.
  
• Reworking snow.
  
• Buildings cleanup.
  
• Materials optimizations.
  
• Materials cleanup.
  
• Yep even they are bugfixing.

• Working on the new trailer.
  
• Working on Quest assets.
  
• Working on new textures.
  
• Optimizations.
  
• Bugfixing, surprise!
  
• Reworking weapon animations.
  
• Resolving issues with assets after folder switch.

• Bugfixing.
  
• Recording sessions.

• Responding to player inquiries.
  
• Hunting and banning cheaters.
  
• Steam general discussion and bug reports.
  
• Testing of upcoming features.
  
• Various bug reports.

• Managing quest production.
  
• Working on quest data assets.

• Fixed the issue where SDASS ADS would glitch out in some cases.
  
• Fixed the issue where floor blueprints would turn red after adjacent blueprint was finished.
  
• Fixed a chest duplication bug.
  
• Fixed the issue where improvised workbench icon would not show in crafting menu.

• Small vehicle storage racks will take less physical collision damage while mounted on bikes and bicycles.
  
• Improved Police station HTZ puppet respawning.

Known issue:
Chests could count as more BB elements. Temp solution: in your flag area put chests in your hands and place them back on the ground.

• Fixed the issue where heavy chests disappeared when taken in hands from vehicles.
  
• Fixed the issue where moving a chest in a vehicle while on BB foundation, would destroy the foundation.
  
• Fixed the issue where you could not place a foundation next to an upgraded wall.
  
• Fixed the issue where compound bow aim would not zoom when fully drawn.
  
• Fixed the issue where chests placed inside flag areas would sometimes give server errors.
  
• Fixed the issue where server would crash on shutdown.
  
• Fixed the issue where players could not drive big rafts if someone is already mounted on them.
  
• Fixed the issue where admin drones could not see BB element health.
  
• Fixed the issue where admin drones could not destroy some BB elements.
  
• Fixed some item incorrect descriptions and icons.
  
• Fixed the issue where chests would stay afloat in air if BB element was destroyed below them in SP.

• Canned items can no longer spawn with less than maximum uses.

No community address this week but it does not mean we are not here. Right now we are collecting all of your feedback from the last batch of hotfixes and moving on strong. We do appreciate the increased support from you all, and do not worry we will continue on our promise with more communication methods with you all. You will see and hear from us more through out May.

• Working on spawn timer system.
  
• Bugfixing.
  
• Working on DevKit tools.
  
• More bugfixing.
  
• Encounter manager tweaking.
  
• Implementing quests UI.
  
• More bugfixing.

• Reworking settlements.
  
• Reworking some building layouts.
  
• Materials optimizations.
  
• Materials cleanup.
  
• Bugfixing.

• Working on the new trailer.
  
• Working on Quest assets.
  
• Working on new vehicle damage morphs.
  
• Optimizations.
  
• Bugfixing.
  
• Reworking weapon animations.
  
• Working on armband markings.

• Bugfixing.

• Responding to player inquiries.
  
• Hunting and banning cheaters.
  
• Steam general discussion and bug reports.
  
• Testing of upcoming features.
  
• Various bug reports.

• Managing quest production.
  
• Working on quest data assets.